Practice Introduction (3.1) - Introduction to Key Concepts

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Question 1.
What does CMOS stand for?
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It's the full form of the most commonly used technology in semiconductor devices.
Question 2.
Name one advantage of FinFET over CMOS.
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Think about challenges faced by smaller devices.
3Question 3.
What does FinFET improve compared to CMOS?
- Leakage control
- Performance at high voltages
- Fabrication speed
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What does FinFET allow that CMOS struggles with?
4Question 4.
True or False: Dynamic power is more relevant in the switching states of a circuit.
- True
- False
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Where do you find this type of power consumption?
Question 5.
Analyze a scenario where using FinFET in a consumer product may not yield the intended efficiency gains. What considerations could lead to this conclusion?
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Consider the relationship between cost and efficiency.
Question 6.
Design a basic low-power circuit for a wearable device. What trade-offs would you prioritize between speed and power consumption, and why?
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Think about the primary purpose of wearables.

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